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Wednesday, February 24, 2016

Tamil Nadu, India

Executive summary by Darmansjah

Why Go Now?

Make merry with the locals as they observe Thai Pongal, a
significant harvest festival of one of India’s most densely inhabited states,
from 14 to 17 January. Houses are cleaned and decorated, and big feasts and
dances are held. People gather together to cook the Pongal dish, a meal of
mainly rice, milk, jiggery, cashew nuts, and raisins, and to worship farm
animals, many of which will be dressed and ornamented Bonfires are aplenty, as
are songs about the gods and the seasons.

Tamil Nadu has the second-largest tourism numbers in India
as it is home to some of India’s finest temples and heritages sites both
natural and manmade. Popular attractions in its capital, Chennai, include
Kapaleeshwar Temple, Sri Parthasarathy Temple, and Kalikambal Temple.

How Do I Make It
Happen?

Singapore Airlines operates direct flights from Singapore
and from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai International Airport.

Courtyard Chennai is a modern and well-appointed hotel
located in the capital’s central business district. It is a short drive away
from Chennai International Airport, the U.S. Consulate, and the IT and
Manufacturing Corridor (from US$77,
Marriott.com/hotels/travel/maacycourtyard-chennai-india).